Zevin Asset Management Q2 2014 Investment Results

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Zevin Asset Management Q2 2014 Investment Results   Please click here to see Zevin Asset Management’s Q2 2014 results and corresponding charts. Attribution analysis, factbooks as well as the performance of our taxable composites are available upon request.   During the quarter, our Global Appreciation non-taxable composite increased by 2.01%, …

The Looming Foreclosure Crisis: As the Fed Runs Out of Bullets, Local Governments Are Stepping In

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Community Development Solutions

Mortgage debt overhang from the housing bust has meant lack of middle-class spending power and consumer demand, preventing the economy from growing. The problem might be fixed by a new approach from the Fed. But if the Fed won’t act, counties will, as seen in the latest developments on eminent …

Supercharging Japan’s Clean Energy Economy; Patent Index Update; Kior’s $100M Haul, and Much More

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

research / reports / webinars / stock indexes / book / about Cleanwatch The e-Letter on Clean Technology from Clean Edge Welcome to Cleanwatch. Each issue offers the latest news, events, and other resources on clean energy, transportation, water, and materials. Lessons from Japan: How the Nation Can Supercharge its Clean-Energy Economy By Ron Pernick Two and a half years …

Alternative Energy: Can a Tech Specific Policy Exist in a Carbon Market?

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

Alternative Energy     Can a Tech Specific Policy Exist in a Carbon Market? Posted: 10 Aug 2013 02:00 AM PDT Filed under: Energy News NREL Uses Corning’s Flexible Willow Glass to Develop Cheap, Efficient Solar Shingles Posted: 09 Aug 2013 12:00 PM PDT Filed under: Energy News Cheers and Jeers: Reality …

Other News: GDP: Gauging Dematerialised Progress!

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Articles by Hazel Henderson, Beyond GDP

   GDP: Gauging Dematerialised Progress!   By Hazel Henderson*   ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug 2013 (IPS) -As of Aug. 1, 2013, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) finally stepped into our new 21st century. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will now include much of the intangible production and services which …

Breaking News: US Revises GDP to Include Intangible Production and Services

Ethical Markets - RTrendspotting, News You Need, Beyond GDP

July 31, 2013  ~ As of August 1st, 2013, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) finally enters the 21st century.  GDP will now include much of the intangible production and services which make up some 70% of mature 21st century economies: software, R&D, entertainment, trademarks, copyrights, design and other …

Shelton Green Alpha Fund (NEXTX)

Jay OwenGreentech

  The Shelton Green Alpha Fund (NEXTX) seeks to achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in stocks in the green economy.  The fund’s three month performance of +15.47% (as of 6/30/2013) makes it the top performer in Morningstar’s Large Growth category in the second quarter.  The Shelton Green Alpha Fund was ranked …

NewNet Daily Newsletter: Actis, Mainstream join to launch Chilean renewables developer Aela Energía

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

NewNet Daily Newsletter 7 June 2013 Looking for green investment opportunities? See the latest businesses fundraising with aNew Energy World Network subscription Deal News FuelCell Energy narrows losses in second quarter results SolarWorld calls creditor talks for July Volvo Trucks to commercialise dimethyl ether heavy-duty vehicles PowerSecure adds $75m to revenue …

US still best place to invest in solar

kristyGreentech

Ernst & Young: United States still the best place to invest in solar Ernst and Young Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index Ernst & Young has released its Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index for the second quarter of 2012. The report finds that while China is maintaining its top position among all renewables, …